The cat’s out of the bag on these 22 Phrases and Idioms!

The video explores the origins of various idioms and expressions, such as 'let the cat out of the bag', 'through the grapevine', 'skeleton in the closet', 'daily grind', 'limelight', 'fly off the handle', 'flogging a dead horse', 'flash in the pan', 'blue moon', 'pay through the nose', 'big bucks', 'silver lining', 'cloud 9', and horse racing idioms. Each expression is explained with historical context and anecdotes, providing insight into their meanings and how they came to be part of the English language.

What does the idiom 'letting the cat out of the bag' mean?

• To buy something expensive

• To make a mistake

• To start a new project

• To reveal a secret

Which idiom refers to being the center of attention?

• In the limelight

• The daily grind

• Flogging a dead horse

• Fly off the handle

What does 'flash in the pan' signify?

• A long-lasting success

• A short-lived success

• A common occurrence

• A rare event

What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

• A predictable event

• A rare event

• An unexpected event

• A frequent event

What is the origin of the phrase 'pay through the nose'?

• A charge for using public transport

• A tax imposed by the Vikings

• A fee for crossing a bridge

• A fine for breaking the law

What does the idiom 'the buck stops here' imply?

• Passing responsibility to someone else

• Taking responsibility for something

• Avoiding a difficult task

• Completing a task quickly

What does 'to go the whole 9 yards' mean?

• To avoid effort

• To give up easily

• To try your best

• To take a shortcut